\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The public address is similar to a bank account allowing peers<\/a> to send and receive cryptocurrencies, but only those with the key to the house can access the coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

A public key is what allows you to receive cryptocurrencies. Anyone can see and send cryptocurrencies to your public address, but to access the coins inside, the private key linked to the public key is needed. When created, it is extremely long, therefore it is hashed<\/a> to compress the key into what is called a public address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public address is similar to a bank account allowing peers<\/a> to send and receive cryptocurrencies, but only those with the key to the house can access the coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

What Is A Public Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A public key is what allows you to receive cryptocurrencies. Anyone can see and send cryptocurrencies to your public address, but to access the coins inside, the private key linked to the public key is needed. When created, it is extremely long, therefore it is hashed<\/a> to compress the key into what is called a public address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public address is similar to a bank account allowing peers<\/a> to send and receive cryptocurrencies, but only those with the key to the house can access the coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Cryptography is secured by mathematical functions, the difficulty of the problem determines how strong your protection is. PKC uses trapdoor functions<\/a>, which are easy to solve in one direction, and near impossible to reverse the function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Public Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A public key is what allows you to receive cryptocurrencies. Anyone can see and send cryptocurrencies to your public address, but to access the coins inside, the private key linked to the public key is needed. When created, it is extremely long, therefore it is hashed<\/a> to compress the key into what is called a public address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public address is similar to a bank account allowing peers<\/a> to send and receive cryptocurrencies, but only those with the key to the house can access the coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

A cryptographic key is a string of numbers and letters used to alter a message into\/out of a cipher through an algorithm. Public-key cryptography (PKC) uses a pair of public keys and private keys, getting its name because it can either lock or unlock the data being encrypted like a key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cryptography is secured by mathematical functions, the difficulty of the problem determines how strong your protection is. PKC uses trapdoor functions<\/a>, which are easy to solve in one direction, and near impossible to reverse the function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Public Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A public key is what allows you to receive cryptocurrencies. Anyone can see and send cryptocurrencies to your public address, but to access the coins inside, the private key linked to the public key is needed. When created, it is extremely long, therefore it is hashed<\/a> to compress the key into what is called a public address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public address is similar to a bank account allowing peers<\/a> to send and receive cryptocurrencies, but only those with the key to the house can access the coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

What Is A Cryptographic Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cryptographic key is a string of numbers and letters used to alter a message into\/out of a cipher through an algorithm. Public-key cryptography (PKC) uses a pair of public keys and private keys, getting its name because it can either lock or unlock the data being encrypted like a key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cryptography is secured by mathematical functions, the difficulty of the problem determines how strong your protection is. PKC uses trapdoor functions<\/a>, which are easy to solve in one direction, and near impossible to reverse the function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Public Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A public key is what allows you to receive cryptocurrencies. Anyone can see and send cryptocurrencies to your public address, but to access the coins inside, the private key linked to the public key is needed. When created, it is extremely long, therefore it is hashed<\/a> to compress the key into what is called a public address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public address is similar to a bank account allowing peers<\/a> to send and receive cryptocurrencies, but only those with the key to the house can access the coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Private Key\/Secret Key?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A private key is the password of a wallet, when combined with the public key it grants access to the coins inside of a wallet and what happens to them. Therefore private keys are extremely long numbers being stored off-chain, within the wallet that they unlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the creation of a wallet, the private key creates the public key using the aforementioned trapdoor function. If you happen to lose access to your own wallet, there is nothing no one can do to help you. Your private key should never be shared with anyone and should be kept offline on something like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private keys come in various forms such as 256-bit<\/a> codes, 64-digit hexadecimal codes, mnemonic\/seed phrases<\/a>, and QR codes.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Cryptographic Keys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cryptographic-keys","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/peer-to-peer-p2p\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/sha-256\/\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/trapdoor-function\/","post_modified":"2022-08-01 22:03:13","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-01 12:03:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6143,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-07-12 20:57:35","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-12 10:57:35","post_content":"\n

Can You Inherit Cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing on your cryptocurrency in the event of death is possible, albeit more complicated than physical assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a majority of crypto wallets and accounts aren't like traditional investment accounts, with a large portion of them being self-custodial and encrypted to the point where the host of the wallet cannot access your coins even if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoever holds the keys to your wallet can access the coins inside of it. This could be a single person, an exchange or a split between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have cryptocurrency stored on an exchange, which isn't recommended for the long term, then most exchanges will allow for the recovery of a deceased family member's account - provided the right certifications of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not got your coins on an exchange, rather in a cold wallet then you can still pass them on to family members. This can be done by storing vital information such as keys, PIN codes etc in a very safe place such as a bank vault. Directions on accessing the wallet along with where to find it must be provided as keys without a wallet are just random numbers and letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information could be stored in your will and would be passed onto a beneficiary in the event of death. It is vital to keep this updated with the tiniest changes. If the right information isn't provided, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, then there is not much anyone can really do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Inherited Cryptocurrency Taxable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inherited cryptocurrencies are not taxable at the time of their inheritance, although if you were to sell them on, then you would be taxed. This is all dependent on state and country laws on inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical inheritance tax for cryptocurrencies is treated as property. ((US News Money - How Bitcoin Is Taxed<\/a>)) At the time of death, the inheritance is valued and it would be subject to capital gains tax on gains made after the time of death. Although any inheritance larger than $11.7M is subject to a 40% estate tax.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inheriting Cryptocurrency","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inheriting-cryptocurrency","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-12 21:19:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-12 11:19:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=6143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3433,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:09:03","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 07:09:03","post_content":"\n

A Brute-Force attack, also known as exhaustive key search, is a hack using complex algorithms attempting to crack a password or key by trial and error to find the correct plaintext or password. As the password's length increases, the amount of time needed to find the correct password increases exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brute-Force Attacks are often made less effective by the use of obfuscating or complicating the data to be encoded. This makes it harder for an attacker to recognize when they've cracked the key, in turn making it more work and extending the computational power needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of time needed to crack the key depends on the size of the key. The theorized time it will take for any algorithm to crack the key is used as a metric to test the strength of the system, a larger key system in turn exponentially increases the resources required for an attack. The maximum number of attempts to crack the key is equal to 2^key size, key size representing bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As bigger key sizes mean better security, cryptographic keys have increased in size. Currently, most cryptographic algorithms like Bitcoin use SHA-256<\/a> as it is a system using 256 bit-keys.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Brute-Force Attack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"brute-force-attack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-06-12 00:49:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-06-11 14:49:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3433","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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